The Tailoring Book
€39.90
Product Information
| ISBN | 9780241641255 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alison, MBE Smith |
| Publisher | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Weight (kg) | 1.520 |
| Publishing Date | 01/08/2024 |
| Price (excl. tax) | €37.64 |
| Tax | €2.26 |
| Price (incl. tax) | €39.90 |
| Availability | 18 units in external warehouse |
Product Description
Whether you want to alter a vintage jacket or create a full-tailored suit, this tailoring reference guide has everything you need to produce elegant, bespoke garments that last a lifetime.
With over 80 step-by-step techniques on measuring, cutting, altering, and finishing, this is the only book you will need to create and alter a tailored garment.
Alison Smith MBE is one of the world''s leading tailoring experts, and in her new book, she reveals trade secrets and all the practical know-how necessary to master this heritage craft. The Tailoring Book is the latest title in Smith''s best-selling sewing series. It covers everything from choosing patterns and fabrics to fitting and construction, including techniques that can be applied to both women''s- and menswear.
With this book, you can learn how to:
- Tailor garments by selecting the right tools to create a toile and picking the perfect hand stitch.
- Follow 10 detailed garment projects to create shirts, jackets, coats, and trousers
- Master the techniques of tailoring with step-by-step instructions and downloadable patterns that guide you through every part of the process
This book includes key equipment and techniques, garment projects with clear step-by-step processes and downloadable patterns, and tips on repairs and alterations. It takes the reader from the basics through to couture techniques.